A few days after the test of loyalty, the relative calm of Arin's group's camp was shattered by the sound of a warning horn.
A message from a commander of the Iron Empire arrived, reporting a coordinated attack by both internal and external enemies.
Arin frowned,
"This is no longer a simple war… the enemy is lying in wait everywhere."
Lyra glanced at the group,
"We must be prepared for betrayal. No one can be fully trusted, even among allies."
That night, mercenaries and spies infiltrated the camp. At the same time, one member of the group, who had so far shown loyalty, decided to give information to the enemy.
Kai exclaimed in shock,
"How is this possible? He is one of us… yet he betrayed us!"
The Silent Sorceress said,
"This is the ultimate test of loyalty. The enemy wants to find weakness in our unity. Every move must be precise."
Arin gripped his sword and looked at the group,
"We will not fail… even if one of us betrays us. Today, we prove that true unity is stronger than any enemy."
Through exceptional teamwork, the traitor was stopped and the enemy's attack was repelled. However, Arin realized that from now on, even the smallest decision could determine the fate of the war and the world